The MV ACX Crystal is a chemical tanker that was built in 2013. It is designed to transport various liquid chemicals and has a deadweight tonnage of approximately 37,000 tons. The vessel is equipped with advanced safety and environmental features to ensure the secure transport of hazardous materials. In June 2017, the MV ACX Crystal was involved in a collision with the USS Fitzgerald, a United States Navy destroyer, near Yokosuka, Japan. The incident resulted in significant damage to both vessels and raised concerns about maritime safety and navigation practices in busy shipping lanes.